Video: Julian Casablancas - "11th Dimension"

TRY not to like this song!

The entire album "Phrazes for the Young" is really good too.  I recommend giving it a listen!

LSTN #8: 25 Free Tracks from Urban Outfitters

List #8 of Urban Outfitters' downloadable playlists.  25 FREE tracks via iTunes!  You have until JUNE 20, 2010 to cop these tracks.

WILCO - Causes FREE DOWNLOADS to Support Haiti

Wilco Offers Two Show Downloads for Haiti Relief

"Wilco has joined the ever-growing list of bands reaching out to help Haiti by announcing two free downloads via WilcoWorld.net. The band is offering downloads of two of its live shows (one from July at Keyspan Park in Brooklyn and the other a November show at the HMV Forum in London).

Both downloads are free, but accompanied by a request for a minimum $15 donation to either OXFAM or Doctors Without Borders. Both organizations are working in Haiti and need funds donated to their Emergency Relief Funds, which will go to Haiti relief as well as other emergencies around the world." via - Paste Magazine

Image links to Wilco's official CAUSES page

(this post: compliments of Z. Timm)

Review: Spoon - Transference

First off, Britt Daniel's voice is and will always be awesome.  With a tight band backing him, it's hard for Spoon not to deliver.  That said, Transference is a great album and we can definitely hear hints of the same ol' Spoon, which is a GOOD thing. While many would agree it'd be difficult to top 2007s "Ga Ga Ga Ga Ga" (especially with it's countless gems; Cherry Bomb, The Underdog, Don't You Evah, etc.), Transference is truly a contender and a solid listen throughout.  I suspect we'll see a lot of positive reviews on this album from the critics as well as the general indie/rock/alternative fan base.  Spoon is on my "must see live" list, so I'll have to check out their tour dates and hope they make a stop in the Bean.

As per usual, here are a few choice tracks that I feel represent the album well and that I found myself listening to a number times over. Enjoy!

"The Mystery Zone" - Quintessential Spoon style. Excellent track.


"Written In Reverse" - This track reminds me of "I Turn My Camera On" a favorite off their 2005 "Gimme Fiction" album.


"Got Nuffin" - A quick, driving tempo paired with palm muted fuzz = the feeling like it's going to pop at any second. bravo.


"I Saw The Light"

Gratuitous Rad 90's Video.

Sweet Songs You Should Hear

I took a few days off from this little music blog of mine for an incredibly fun and financially taxing 6 day stint in Las Vegas.  As I'm still easing back into the daily routine, I'll keep this short and to the point...LISTEN TO THESE SONGS. THEY ARE NEAT. Thanks.

Florence and The Machine - You've Got the Love (The xx Remix) by SDP

Wale - New Soul by SDP

Yacht - Psychic City by SDP

The Hype Machine's 2009 Music Blog Zeitgeist

Finally!!! Best 'Best of...' ever! Be sure to check out the "50 Albums" page for full album plays.

Video: Asher Roth - I Love College

Posting from work right now in my cube. God damn I miss college.

Early Review: Vampire Weekend - Contra

Well I copped this HIGHLY anticipated record from Vampire Weekend a few days early from a source that shall remain nameless, and I'm more than stoked to give it a listen. Vampire has picked up right where they left off; blending feel good Paul Simon inspired indie pop with a variety of mellow flowing sounds to produce a 10 track 37minute compilation of sheer melodic joy. Okay, maybe I'm a bit biased because I dug their self-titled debut so much (2008), but give Contra a listen and ye shan't be disappointed. I was kind of hoping for more of a late Winter/early Spring release due to the undeniable upbeat sunny vibe Vampire creates, but there's no doubt I'll be playing this album throughout 2010.

Vamp start the record off right with the upbeat "Horchata"

Check out the funky-off beat fun of their single "Cousins"...pretty rad.

A hint of auto-tune is found here on "California English". Perhaps an influence of Rostam Batmanglij's side project Discovery? (see Tweed's Best of 2009 for a track from Discovery)

And, prob my favorite track (upon first listen) "Giving Up The Gun"


Also, fun Vamp fact..."The name Vampire Weekend comes from a movie that Ezra Koenig made in the summer of his freshman year at college." [Last.fm] You can watch the trailer on Youtube, or right here...

This Week's Noteworthy Shows - Boston, MA

-Wednesday 6 January 2010- 
Passion Pit - with Magic Magic and The Dirty Dishes  - House of Blues - Boston, MA

-Friday 8 January 2010-
Julian Casablancas  - Paradise Rock Club - Boston, MA

-Saturday 9 January 2010-
"Hot Stove Cool Music" - State Radio, The Low Anthem, Tinted Windows, Bronson Arroyo, Bill Janovitz, Peter Gammons, Theo Epstein, Ken Casey and MC- Mike O'Malley  - House of Blues - Boston, MA